2000 Suzuki Jimny · 2,263 MOT tests
2000 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2000 Suzuki Jimnys fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 22 Jimny years (2,263 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 38.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 87,405
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,263
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: about average for its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.1% of tests fail here (91% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.1%
- Body, chassis and structure12.5%
- Suspension12.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.2%
- Brakes10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Seat belts and airbags6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.64%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.76%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.14%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.14%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.2%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.51%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (11.14%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.93%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.13%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2000 Suzuki Jimnys fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 22 Jimny years (2,263 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often seat belt anchor area weakened (4.64% of tests), position lamp not working (3.98% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Suzuki Jimny shows 87,405 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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